Boys name · Pennsylvania
Charles in Pennsylvania
Charles was the 50th most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 224 babies named Charles that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 161,296 babies Charles.
Popularity over time
Charles in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 546 | 4th |
| 1926 | 2,900 | 6th |
| 1943 | 2,633 | 9th |
| 1959 | 1,895 | 13th |
| 1976 | 735 | 27th |
| 1992 | 428 | 45th |
| 2009 | 273 | 61st |
| 2025 | 224 | 50th |
Its rank among boys names in Pennsylvania fell from 4th in 1910 to 50th in 2025.
The most babies named Charles in Pennsylvania in a single year was 3,165, in 1927. Its best showing was 4th among boys names in 1910.
Across the country, Charles reached its best rank of 2nd in Oklahoma (1933). See Charles in every state →
How popular is Charles in Pennsylvania?
Charles was the 50th most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 224 babies named Charles that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 161,296 babies Charles.
How many babies are named Charles in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 224 babies were named Charles in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Charles in Pennsylvania in a single year was 3,165, in 1927.
What is the rank of Charles in Pennsylvania?
Charles ranked 50th among boys names in Pennsylvania in 2025. Its best showing was 4th among boys names in 1910.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.